The BOB & TOM Show – November 14, 2025
Guest: Al Jackson | Special Guest: Hugh Jackman
Podcast Hosts: Bob Kevoian, Tom Griswold, Chick McGee, Christy Lee, Josh Arnold, Pat Godwin, Ace Cosby
Episode Overview
A lively, rolling Thursday on The BOB & TOM Show blends holiday banter, comedic news, Thanksgiving food debates, and memorable in-studio visits. Comedian Al Jackson joins the team for offbeat talk and stage stories, while a surprise cameo from Hollywood star Hugh Jackman closes out the episode, sending waves of shock and delight through the studio. From custom celebrity shoe molds, “sweet potato poop” songs, and the Pope’s favorite movies, this episode packs warm camaraderie, nostalgia, and razor-sharp comic observation, serving as the perfect warm-up to the holiday season.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
Festive Thanksgiving Food Debates
[03:08–06:40]
- Deviled Eggs: The hosts debate if deviled eggs are an appetizer or main course. Tom: "I could easily eat ten half deviled eggs, easily."
- Mac & Cheese at Thanksgiving: Listeners weigh in on whether this is a staple or a regional curiosity. Christy: "My family’s always had mac and cheese as a side dish for Thanksgiving."
- Carrot Cake and Wild Side Flavors: Bob muses, "I never tried it—then I tried it and went, why didn’t someone tell me?"
- Cranberry Sauce Showdown: Christy is the “only positive vote” for it, and describes her special prep: "I boil it in orange juice." Chick prefers his with vodka.
Sports Picks, Heartbreak, and "Bad Beats"
[10:15–11:19 / 15:23–15:37]
- Shoe-In of the Week: Chick and a contest winner miss a Patriots point spread by half a point. "Tell me this isn’t the Matrix and we’ve all done this a thousand times before."
- Football Uniform Fashion: Team reminisces on retro NFL uniforms—Patriots, “nor’easter blue,” and the emotional legacy of Brown’s fans. [69:33–70:47, 71:15]
Comedy and Listener Letters
[16:14–21:15]
- Marital Humor: Letter describes a sweet tradition started by a cheeky towel comment: "I yelled, 'Can I get some of that before you put it away?' She immediately drops the towel."
- Fridge Confessionals: A listener’s fridge contents—just protein shakes, IPA, and Corona—prompt Bob to joke it’s a state fair test for bachelorhood.
- Driver’s Ed Nostalgia: Listener writes about a “cool” teacher who painted landscapes during lessons, leading to jokes about algebra’s uselessness.
Bob's Alien Persona & Comedy Bits
[24:53–26:50]
- Running Joke: Is Tom an alien? Listener Mike: “Why does Tom continually make references from the 50s and 60s? Radio waves travel slowly through space... contemporary info wasn’t available at his assimilation.”
Thanksgiving Scheduling
[27:40–29:41]
- When to Eat and Arrive: Consensus emerges: halftime of the first football game is the classic Thanksgiving dinner time for many families.
Musical Comedy Highlight
Pat Godwin’s “Sweet Potato Poop”
[51:35–53:14]
- A hilarious tribute song about the digestive after-effects of eating sweet potatoes:
“Took a sweet potato poop at my church, Sweet potato poop, sweet potato poop, They called a cleanup crew and a fireman…”
Apple & Food Talk
[43:41–47:17]
- Tom enjoys a “gala” apple, Christy discusses baking variety ("Granny Smith’s a good one"), and Bob surprises everyone by stuffing turkeys with apples.
Family, Upbringing, and Food Memories
[46:28–48:48]
- Al Jackson recalls his health-foodie mom—“pita bread and Brussels sprouts in the 80s, before anyone”—and his dad’s five foods: Stouffer’s lasagna, steak, spaghetti, oranges, and tuna.
Sports History: Early Hip Hop Shout-outs
[63:01–66:41]
- Bob and Al discuss the roots of rap—Pigmeat Markham’s “Here Comes the Judge” and the “Hotel Motel” refrain in Rapper’s Delight.
Thanksgiving Sides—What’s In, What’s Out
[49:48–50:56]
- Debate over mac and cheese and green bean casserole. Strong anti-Jello/Jello salad sentiment. “If anyone wanted it, I’d be happy to serve it, but you don’t.”
Custom Celebrity Shoes and Shoe Molds
[122:35–130:20]
- Guest: Chris Francis, Hollywood shoemaker, connects by video to showcase boxes of handmade shoe forms—including those of Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Johnny Cash, Elizabeth Taylor, Liza Minnelli, and more.
- He demonstrates the process of creating wooden shoe molds and describes the artistic and historical value—“like a mausoleum in here.”
Holiday Shopping & Experience Gifting
[87:32–93:05]
- Hosts confess to loving the “holiday hustle,” but also appreciate today’s online shopping convenience.
- Survey discussed: majority of people would rather spend on live experiences than objects.
Notable Quotes and Moments
Thanksgiving Food & Sides
“If people aren’t watching your show on YouTube, they’re really missing out.”
—Listener Cindy [01:22]
“I could easily eat ten deviled egg halves—without a problem.”
—Chick McGee [03:29]
“Do you need mac and cheese when you’ve already got mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes?”
—Tom Griswold [04:27]
“Carrot cake’s one of those things—I never tried it, then I tried it and went, why didn’t someone tell me? It’s fantastic.”
—Bob Kevoian [04:53]
Sports Betting "Bad Beat"
“Tell me this isn’t the Matrix and we’ve all done this a thousand times before.”
—Chick McGee, after losing by half a point [11:13]
Comedy Highlights
“My wife walked out of the bathroom in a towel, and I yelled, ‘Can I get some of that before you put it away?!’ She dropped her towel and said, ‘Come and get it.’”
—Listener letter [16:25]
Running Show Gags
“Tom is an alien...when it came time to assign an agent to Earth, instead of choosing their James Bond, they sent their Inspector Clouseau.”
—Listener Mike [26:17]
Musical Comedy
“Took a sweet potato poop out of CVS...there was a girl in the john, taking a pregnancy test.”
—Pat Godwin, “Sweet Potato Poop” [52:00]
Surprise Celebrity Drop-in
[149:32–160:45]
“G’day, Chick. You can call me Jacko, then, if we’re doing nicknames.”
—Hugh Jackman, in-studio surprise [149:51]
“I literally flew to New York just to see you and Sutton Foster in The Music Man. You screwed up one of the songs! She came over and elbowed you!”
—Bob Kevoian to Hugh Jackman [150:02]
“We did karaoke together—Neil Diamond’s house. He came up to me and looked me in the eye, said, ‘You did good, kid.’”
—Hugh Jackman [155:59]
On Experience Over Things
“95% say they crave real experiences over virtual ones. That lifts my heart a bit.”
—Christy Lee [142:20]
Timestamps for Important Segments
- [02:03] Deviled egg technology & mac n’ cheese debates begin
- [03:08–06:40] Thanksgiving sides & family food letters
- [10:15] Shoe-in picks for sports betting: Patriots “bad beat”
- [16:14] Memorable towel story from a listener
- [24:53] “Tom is an alien?” letter
- [27:40] Thanksgiving eating schedule consensus
- [51:35–53:14] “Sweet Potato Poop” musical number (Pat Godwin)
- [63:01–66:41] Old school hip-hop and “Here Comes the Judge”
- [122:35–130:20] Chris Francis, Hollywood shoemaker, video interview
- [149:32–160:45] Hugh Jackman makes surprise in-person visit
Final Thoughts & Recap
From the good-natured ribbing about food traditions to stories about famous dads, the weirdest shoe museum in Hollywood, and the surreal appearance of Hugh Jackman, this jam-packed BOB & TOM Show episode covers nostalgia, community, and belly laughs. The tributes to live music, sports heartbreak, and holiday rituals strike universal notes, and the hosts’ quick rapport with each guest—comedian or Hollywood A-lister—proves why they’re morning radio royalty.
Listen for:
- In-studio camaraderie & family anecdotes
- Wild comedy songs
- Surprise celebrity moments (Hugh Jackman)
- Odd and endearing personal traditions
- Live audience letters and quick-fire jokes
- A loving, irreverent lead-up to the holidays